Fishing Forum | Clinch River Fishing http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum?group=1 Simple:Press Forum Version 4.0.2 Josh S on Tennessee Chapter of the Sierra Club canoe/kayak float http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-tn-side-of-the-clinch/tennessee-chapter-of-the-sierra-club-canoekayak-float/#p23 Fishing the TN side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-tn-side-of-the-clinch/tennessee-chapter-of-the-sierra-club-canoekayak-float/#p23 Harvey Broome Group, Tennessee Chapter of the Sierra Club, announces upcoming outings that include: July 11, canoe/kayak float, Clinch River below Norris Dam (cannot provide boats); register with Ron Shrieves at 865-922-3518 or ronaldshrieves@comcast.net (e-mail preferred).

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:24:36 -0400 Josh S on Holston River Float April 11th http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/trophy-room/holston-river-float-april-11th/#p21 Trophy Room http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/trophy-room/holston-river-float-april-11th/#p21 Fishing report to come.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:28:26 -0400 the pyromaniac on Bass on the Clinch and other local rivers http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/the-tackle-box/bass-on-the-clinch-and-other-local-rivers/#p20 The Tackle Box http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/the-tackle-box/bass-on-the-clinch-and-other-local-rivers/#p20 Around St.Paul mostly, sometimes around Pounding Mill.  I also spend a lot of time on the Russell Fork around Haysi and I'm probably going to try to find a new spot or two on the Guest around Coeburn this week.

]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:17:52 -0400 Josh S on Bass on the Clinch and other local rivers http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/the-tackle-box/bass-on-the-clinch-and-other-local-rivers/#p19 The Tackle Box http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/the-tackle-box/bass-on-the-clinch-and-other-local-rivers/#p19 I'm heading out next Friday and picked up some Flukes to give them a shot. What part of the Clinch do you fish?

]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:23:47 -0400 the pyromaniac on Bass on the Clinch and other local rivers http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/the-tackle-box/bass-on-the-clinch-and-other-local-rivers/#p18 The Tackle Box http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/the-tackle-box/bass-on-the-clinch-and-other-local-rivers/#p18 Here's what's been working for me:


Rod: 

Daiwa Samurai spinning 6'6" model


Reel: 

Daiwa Samurai spinning


Line: 

8-12 pound monofilament, depending on lure choice


Lures: 

Case Madtoms on ball jighead

Viper Designs Air Viper Softics 3pcs. worm on shaky or standup jighead

Heddon Spit'n Image

Heddon Super Spook Jr.

Yo-Zuri 4" Pin's Minnow (rainbow trout color)

Yum! Money Minnow 5'5" (rainbow trout color)

Imakatsu BT122 Twist (clear hasu color)

Yamamoto Senko or similar worms in any dark color

Zoom Salty Super Fluke in any natural-looking color

Reaction Innovations rEVOLUTION Shad and Bluegill


I don't care much for the little fish.  My aim when I hit the river is to catch bass and trout from two to five pounds.  These are the baits that make it possible for me.  For the soft swimbaits and jerkbaits, I will also tie a stinger treble hook and insert one point into the dorsal area to give me a better chance of hooking a fish, and more than half of the fish I land with these baits is hooked on the stinger.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:54:05 -0400 admin on Southwest Virginia Reservoirs Ranked for Largemouth Bass Fishing http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/southwest-virginia-reservoirs-ranked-for-largemouth-bass-fishing/#p17 Fishing the VA side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/southwest-virginia-reservoirs-ranked-for-largemouth-bass-fishing/#p17 region3[/caption] VDGIF Fisheries biologists spend considerable effort and resources to manage, enhance, and protect largemouth bass populations in Virginia's public fishing reservoirs, lakes, and ponds; most of these waters are sampled each year, or every few years, to assess current largemouth bass population parameters such as age and growth, spawning success, and size distribution. These population samples are generally collected using daytime, boat electrofishing gear targeting largemouth bass and are conducted in a manner that allows several comparisons to be made concerning fish populations. Since many Virginia anglers target largemouth bass, and fish larger than 15 inches are considered "preferred" nationwide; the following summary contains information about bass over 15 inches (preferred size).

Reservoir Rank Year Size (acres) County CPUE-P RSD-P
South Holston 1 2009 7,580 Washington 20 57
Rural Retreat 2 2009 90 Wythe 16 24
Gatewood 3 2009 162 Pulaski 16 22
Flannagan 4 2009 1,143 Dickenson 15 31
Bark Camp 5 2009 48 Scott 12 20
Claytor 6 2009 4,363 Pulaski 10 38
North Fork Pound 7 2009 154 Wise 8.5 27
Witten 8 2009 52 Tazewell 6 15
Hungry Mother 9 2009 108 Smyth 4.2 10
Hidden Valley 10 2009 62 Washington 3.4 6
Lovill's Creek 11 2009 55 Carroll 3 5
Keokee 12 2009 93 Lee 0 0

Relative stock density of preferred fish (RSD-P below) is the proportion of bass in a population over eight inches (stock size or recruits) that are also at least 15 inches. Thus, this index describes the size structure of the population and the bigger the number, the higher the percentage of big bass (> 15 inches) in the population. Catch-per-unit-effort of preferred fish (CPUE-P below) is a measure of how many bass over 15 inches are collected by biologists during a set unit of effort (in this case, 1-hour of electrofishing). Thus, the higher the number, the more abundant big bass were during the sample.

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:21:43 -0500 admin on Clinch River 2010 Walleye Fishing Forecast http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/clinch-river-2010-walleye-fishing-forecast/#p16 Fishing the VA side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/clinch-river-2010-walleye-fishing-forecast/#p16 walleye[/caption] Walleye are native to the Clinch River, and are available in low densities throughout most of the river. Walleye have been stocked into the Clinch River each year since 2005, and sampling catch rates are notably improved. Consistent stocking should improve fishing opportunities over the next few seasons. For now, anglers should focus their efforts at the times and locations that concentrate walleyes. For example, during March walleyes often congregate for spawning. Most of the walleyes from several miles of river will gather in one or two locations. Spawning walleyes usually congregate in pools just downstream of significant ledges and shoals during daylight hours and then they move into shallow water at night to spawn. Another good location is where a creek enters the river. These types of locations will also be concentrate walleyes during the hot summer months when water temperatures rise and dissolved oxygen levels become a concern. Tributary creeks often have cooler temperatures and the water just downstream from shoals and ledges often has more oxygen as a result of aeration that takes place as water drops over the ledges. Walleyes are almost always more active in low light conditions. Try to fish at dawn and dusk, or even at night if you can fish safely. If you can only fish during the daytime, try to fish when clouds, rain or murky water limits light penetration. Under these conditions, walleye will be more active during the daylight hours. Local Reservoirs

South Holston Reservoir

South Holston should provide great walleye fishing in 2010. Reservoir levels were much higher throughout the season in 2009. Based on angler reports this didn't make the walleyes any easier to catch. However, sampling conducted in 2009 indicated that the walleye population is still in great shape. This reservoir provides year-round fishing opportunities for walleyes. A spring "run" takes place in the South Fork Holston River near the community of Alvarado from late February through April. Fishing generally peaks during mid-March. Most anglers fishing the headwaters area fish at night with floating minnow baits like the number 9 or number 11 Rapala. Some anglers use jigs or jigs tipped with live bait. During April, May and June anglers find walleyes feeding along the shorelines of the lake. Again, shallow running lures fished at night is the preferred presentation. When walleyes move deeper during the summer months, many anglers have success trolling nightcrawler harnesses on leadcore line or bottom bouncers during the daytime. Trollers usually concentrate their efforts at depths between 15 and 25 feet during the summer months. Some anglers also catch walleyes at these depths using jigging spoons. Points and flats are the most popular locations, but any shoreline with fairly consistent depths could produce walleyes. Fall fishing is definitely growing in popularity. The same lures and techniques used in the spring can be successful when the water cools down in September and October. Winter fishing calls for jigging spoons or jigs and live minnows. The winter months provide an interesting opportunity for anglers to fish for walleyes when other fishing opportunities and outdoor activities in general are limited. Very few anglers are taking advantage of the winter walleye fishing opportunities. Our sampling indicates that the walleyes are fairly active in the winter months, particularly the month of February. Since 2008, we have spent a considerable amount of time on South Holston Reservoir during February collecting walleyes for the statewide tagging study. We have collected decent numbers of fish along the shoreline in relatively shallow water (less than 10 feet) the first two weeks of February. Good numbers of walleyes and some really big female walleyes are moving around the reservoir and often are congregated along certain shorelines by mid to late February. These congregations seem to move on a daily basis. A particular bank may hold great numbers of fish one day and have almost no fish the next day. Big females can be found along the lake's upper shorelines through mid-March. Most of the male walleyes move into the river by early March. Anglers should note that there is an 18-inch minimum length limit in effect for walleye in South Holston Reservoir, and in the Middle Fork and South Fork Holston Rivers. Biologists will be tagging walleyes in South Holston Reservoir again in 2010 as part of a statewide study. A cash reward of 20 dollars is offered for the return of the tag and catch information. Anglers can remove the tag by cutting through the monofilament attachment with scissors or a knife. The fish can then be released or harvested (minimum length limits apply). Return the tag and catch information to the address printed on the tag. Catch information includes: date, time and general location of catch, "Was the fish harvested or released?", "Were you fishing for walleyes?", and "Did you catch other walleyes on this fishing trip?"

Flannagan Reservoir

The walleye population in Flannagan Reservoir has made a nice comeback following the fish kill of 2004. The fish kill combined with poor survival of stocked fingerlings in 2003, 2004 and 2005 greatly reduced walleye numbers. Excellent survival of walleye fingerlings stocked in 2006 started the population on the road to recovery. There should be good numbers of walleye over 18 inches this year. Most of the 2006 year class should exceed 18 inches in length. Survival of year classes stocked since 2006 also looks good based on recent sampling. Walleyes moving into the Pound and Cranesnest Rivers during the early spring months provide some exciting fishing opportunities. The 2009 spring walleye run offered some good walleye fishing for the dedicated group of anglers who fish in the Cranesnest River practically every evening during the spring months. Most anglers use floating minnow plugs and start fishing just before dusk. These anglers seldom catch their limit of walleyes, but obviously catch enough to keep their interest peaked. Some really nice fish were landed in 2009. During April, May and June walleyes can also be caught on shallow running plugs fished at night along the shorelines of the reservoir. It is during these months that alewives, the primary forage of Flannagan walleyes, move into shallow water at night to spawn. Trolling with lead core line is the preferred technique after the water temperatures soar in the summer months. A 10 pound, 12-ounce trophy walleye was landed by a Flannagan walleye angler trolling crawler harnesses in June of 2009. Some anglers also catch walleyes fishing with live bait under lights at night. Anglers should note that there is an 18-inch minimum size limit in effect for walleye in Flannagan Reservoir. Local Small Lakes

Hungry Mother Lake

The lake level at Hungry Mother Lake is back to normal following the dredging project. The dredging project should provide improved fish habitat and boat navigation in the shallow areas of the reservoir. Walleye fishing pressure was lighter than usual in 2009 due to limited access during the important months of April and May. This should mean more walleyes for anglers to catch in 2010. Anglers should note that in 2009 an 18-inch minimum size limit was established for walleye in Hungry Mother Lake. This 108-acre lake in Southwest Virginia provides anglers with a great opportunity to catch walleyes in a small lake setting. Located in Hungry Mother State Park, the lake is also a great destination for families. The walleye population is increasing steadily. There are good numbers of fish up to about 20 inches, and enough bigger ones to cause anglers to lose some sleep again this year. A few walleyes are caught in late February, but the month of March generally signals the beginning of the walleye fishing season. April, May and June are probably the best three months, and night fishing is generally more productive. Alewives are the primary forage for walleyes in Hungry Mother Lake. During these three months the alewives move into shallow water at night to spawn. The spawning alewives swim in tight circles, creating a swirling noise. Most anglers use artificial lures to imitate the spawning alewives, but live shad, minnows and night crawlers are also effective. After June the walleyes seem to be harder to catch. During July, August and September anglers should concentrate their efforts in water less than 15 feet deep, because oxygen is limited at depths below 15 feet. Live bait will probably produce more strikes than artificial lures during this late summer period. During the day walleyes tend to be close to structure, like submerged trees. At night, or on cloudy days, walleyes move away from structure to feed on suspended schools of alewives. Biologists will be tagging walleyes in Hungry Mother Lake again in 2010 as part of a statewide study. A cash reward of 20 dollars is offered for the return of the tag and catch information. Anglers can remove the tag by cutting through the monofilament attachment with scissors or a knife. The fish can then be released or harvested. Return the tag and catch information to the address printed on the tag. Catch information includes: date, time and general location of catch, "Was the fish harvested or released?", "Were you fishing for walleyes?", and "Did you catch other walleyes on this fishing trip?" ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:55:00 -0500 Josh S on Muskie fishing http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/muskie-fishing/#p15 Fishing the VA side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/muskie-fishing/#p15 I had a buddy try to go fishing a couple weeks ago do one of the deep holes and it was frozen over. I'm not much of a Muskie fisherman, but would love to hook up to one.

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:43:49 -0500 nighthawk2797 on Muskie fishing http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/muskie-fishing/#p12 Fishing the VA side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/muskie-fishing/#p12 There is some great Muskie fishing in the Clinch this time of the year Have not got one to the boat yet this year.  But did get to look at 7 up close just a few weekends ago. Anyone caught one this year.

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:43:30 -0500 admin on Scientists to begin dye testing Clinch River http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/scientists-to-begin-dye-testing-clinch-river/#p11 Fishing the VA side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/scientists-to-begin-dye-testing-clinch-river/#p11 CLINCHPORT — U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists from Virginia and Tennessee will inject a red dye into the Clinch River at Clinchport today as part of a multifaceted study targeting water quality concerns on the Virginia stretch of the river.

“We’re hoping it doesn’t rain. One thing we’re hoping for is consistent river levels for the next week or so. We tried to do this at the end of July and ended up getting rained out,” said Jenniver Krstolic, a USGS water quality specialist. “We had a successful first trial. It looked red for maybe a quarter of a mile, then it looks a little pink further downstream. Besides that it’s fairly undetectable.”

A fluorometer will detect dye levels near the release point, about three miles, six miles, nine miles and 12 miles downstream to Kyle’s Ford in Tennessee. A second injection will cover a stretch of the river from Pendleton Island at Fort Blackmore to Clinchport, and another from Dungannon to Fort Blackmore.

The study will provide scientists data on sediment, “not so much sources but how fast sediment may be moving through the system. There is another study about how much sediment flows through the system, and this tells us how much sediment moves from Virginia to Tennessee,” Krstolic said.

The dye study will also provide data on how fast contaminants move downstream, she said, important data for emergency responders such as Hazardous Materials (HazMat) teams to head off the movement of a contaminant, capture and remove it. Such an incident involving an overturned diesel tanker affected a portion of the Pound River in Wise County last month.

Besides the water resources/sediment study Krstolic and her counterpart in Tennessee hope to launch today, other facets are being conducted by USGS biologists based at Virginia Tech as well as geography/geology specialists. The ultimate concern is for critters living in the Clinch River, she said, particularly freshwater mussels.

“So we kind of come together, each of us in our interdisciplinary specialties, to get as good an idea as we can about what is happening in the river and why — to see why mussels seem to be declining in health on the Virginia side,” she said.

“The motivation is learning more about what is in the river contaminant-wise, sediment-wise and water quality-wise. The dye study is a component of a larger study we are doing on mussel health and freshwater fish,” Krstolic said.

“Some data shows a decline of mussel health on the Virginia side, so we have been conducting a sort of paired water study. We’re monitoring water quality real-time to see if anything really jumps out. The mussels habitat-wise you would assume is similar (in both states), so perhaps there is a water quality component affecting them.”

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:58:40 -0400 admin on New Live Bait Regulations Proposed http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-tn-side-of-the-clinch/new-live-bait-regulations-proposed/#p10 Fishing the TN side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-tn-side-of-the-clinch/new-live-bait-regulations-proposed/#p10 Click to Enlarge

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission will soon be voting on changes to the laws regarding live bait.

A proposed live bait proclamation was previewed to the TWRC by TWRA’s Fisheries Division this week.

Over the past two years, TWRA biologists have worked to develop a suite of regulations pertaining to the harvest, sale, and use of live bait.

Bill Reeves, TWRA Chief of Fisheries, says the primary goal of the changes is to protect native species... specifically certain salamanders and crayfish.

The new rules directly impact commercial fishermen and bait dealers, however Reeves said there is relatively little direct impact to sport fishermen.

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Bottomline... if you like to catch crawdads, bluegill or threadfin shad from the Tennessee River to use for live bait, you can continue to do that. No questions asked.

However TWRA has identified three specific "problem areas" where you cannot catch crawdads and move them to another river drainage system. Those include the French Broad River, Holston River and Clinch River.

Reeves admits it will be a difficult enforcement situation, but says the regulation protects native species by restricting, or stopping, the importation of non-native species... primarily by out-of-state bait dealers.

But bottomline, for Chattanooga-area anglers, any legal live bait you've been catching and fishing with in the past will continue to be legal.

There are other stipulations, such as the use of rainbow trout as bait. Under the new regulation, you can possess all the trout you want under 8-inches long, provided you have a receipt to show where you bought them. However if you have trout which are more than 8-inches long, you can possess no more than the legal limit (seven per person).

Click HERE to view the PowerPoint Presentation provided to Wildlife Commissioners this week.

Additional questions can be e-mailed to the TWRA Fisheries Division.

The TWRA’s recommendations will be voted upon by the commission at its Dec. 3-4 meeting. The TWRA will soon begin taking solicited comments from the public through October.

In other action, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission made an amendment to the 2009-10 waterfowl regulations. Last month's proclamation contained a minor error for the youth waterfowl hunt, stating that canvasback harvest was closed. The TWRC approve an amended proclamation that corrects this error, making the youth waterfowl hunt bag limits the same as the regular season.

The commission also heard a report from Dave Kostersky, the Grants Coordinator of Ducks Unlimited Canada. He made a presentation to the commission on waterfowl habitat conditions in Canada.

A presentation to the commission was made by Waterways Management, Inc. Waterways Management has compiled data from 2007 and it takes a look at the future of recreational boating in Tennessee up to the year 2025. The information will assist TWRA in making informed decisions concerning the future of recreational boating in Tennessee.

The commission also has set its meeting schedule for the remainder of the calendar year. The TWRC will meet Oct. 29-30 in Knoxville and Dec. 3-4 in Nashville.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:51:30 -0400 Josh S on Catching Bass on the Clinch in the Summertime??? http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/catching-bass-on-the-clinch-in-the-summertime/#p9 Fishing the VA side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/catching-bass-on-the-clinch-in-the-summertime/#p9 I've been looking into this as well, and came across this great read from BASSMASTERS:

“Squirrel” Hager: insect hatches turn river smallmouth on

Brian “Squirrel” Hager is a river man. He earns his living guiding anglers and rafters on the New River (Class IV Outfitters, Ames Heights, W.Va.). He is a longtime veteran at casting to flowing waters in search of smallmouth that inhabit them.

“Summer is when fishing is the best on the river,” Hager emphasizes. “The spawn is over, and the fish's focus has changed back to feeding. There's an abundance of minnows and insects available. When the damselflies start hatching, the smallmouth go into a feeding frenzy. This is a supertopwater time.”

Hager says the bite can change daily, and river anglers should test all options in terms of location and lures to set the pattern. “The fish will move around depending on time of day, amount of flow, food availability, cloud cover, water clarity and other factors. In the morning, they might feed at the heads and tails of the shoals. Later in the day, they might move to the flat, slow stretches. You just have to do some experimenting to find 'em and see what lures are working best.

“One thing's for sure,” Hager continues. “When you're floating from point A to point B, you get to fish the whole river — riffles, pools, everything. It's easy to cover it all and discover where the action is best.”

In the morning, Hager typically fishes a Zoom Super Fluke or other soft plastic jerkbaits. He targets eddy pockets adjacent to swift current, and he twitches the bait and holds it in one spot as long as possible. “I'm trying to imitate a wounded baitfish. Smallmouth can't stand it if they think it's a crippled minnow. They've got to strike it.”

Another good presentation for river brown bass is speed-reeling a 1/8- or 1/4-ounce buzzbait through the pools, casting to the bank and retrieving the buzzer back over logs or rocks that are visible beneath the water.

If his surface offerings are rejected, Hager will alternate trying tube lures, diving crankbaits (Bandits and Rebel Wee Craws) and spinnerbaits with small willowleaf blades.

“The point is, you can't start out and say, 'Today I'm going to fish a fluke,' because they might not want a fluke,” Hager emphasizes. “You have to stay versatile. It might start raining or some clouds will come over, and the fish will suddenly want an active bait. Or, if it's hot and sunny, the fish will become less active as the sun climbs higher, and you might have to change to a lure that runs deeper and slower.”

And, Hager says summer is the time for fly casters. “When the bugs are hatching on the river, the smallmouth love to eat 'em. My favorite fly is the Sneaky Pete, which is a bullet-head popping bug.

“Also, fly casting is an extremely efficient technique for fishing a river. You don't waste time retrieving your lure through unproductive water. You lay your bug next to the bank, pop it a couple of times, then pick it up and recast it back into the prime strike zone 2 or 3 feet down the bank. You keep it where it's likely to get a bite. When the bass are hitting a bug, you can catch a hundred in an afternoon float.

“I can't think of a better way to spend a summer afternoon,” Hager sighs.

You can read the rest on lake fishing here

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:49:27 -0400 admin on Hoop Net Fishing on the Clinch in Hancock County http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-tn-side-of-the-clinch/hoop-net-fishing-on-the-clinch-in-hancock-county/#p7 Fishing the TN side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-tn-side-of-the-clinch/hoop-net-fishing-on-the-clinch-in-hancock-county/#p7 Jep Mackey takes us on the Clinch River in Hancock county and shows us the old timers' craft of fishing with a hoop net.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:18:29 -0400 SWVA Hooker on Catching Bass on the Clinch in the Summertime??? http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/catching-bass-on-the-clinch-in-the-summertime/#p6 Fishing the VA side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/catching-bass-on-the-clinch-in-the-summertime/#p6 I recently went wading for smallmouth in Clinch River, and the water has droppd a lot over the last 2 weeks. I started off fishing a current seam close to the bank and in 3 casts I caught 2 nice smallies. But after that I didn't get another bite. I caught the 2 smallies on a salt and pepper grub on a 1/8 oz. jighead. I tried just about everything else I had with me -- roostertail, tubes, craws, flukes, shad rap. Can someone please tell me where the bass move to this time of year?

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:56:02 -0400 Josh S on Will be fishing on the Clinch River in Carterton 5/30 http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/will-be-fishing-on-the-clinch-river-in-carterton-530/#p3 Fishing the VA side of the Clinch http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/forum/fishing-the-va-side-of-the-clinch/will-be-fishing-on-the-clinch-river-in-carterton-530/#p3 As long as the river is not up to high I'll be wading the Clinch in Carterton. I'll post pictures of the big hawgs I catch.

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